ASIA PACIFIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT & AWARDS 2025

Arthur Carmazzi

WORLD'S #1 THOUGHT LEADER IN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND #10 IN LEADERSHIP

Global Gurus

Arthur is ranked as the world’s #1 most influential thought leader in organizational culture for 2024 by Global Gurus. As a bestselling author and founder of the Directive Communication Psychology, Arthur’s methodologies have influenced the training, coaching, and leadership development industry through his unique game-based psychological approaches and tools to individual and corporate culture transformation. As author of 13 books including Amazon #1 New Release “Game On - Reinventing Organizational Culture with Gamification”, and bestsellers like "The 6 Dimensions of Top Achievers", “The Colored Brain Communication Field Manual”, "Identity Intelligence", "Architects of Extraordinary Team Culture" and “The Psychology of Selecting the RIGHT Employee”, his innovative instruments, tools, assessments, and games, (including a game that helps organizations gamify work processes) have a visible ROI on effective behavior modification, engagement, and productivity. His research on the genetic foundations of the brain's Ambiguity Relief clarity getting processes have been the inspiration of the Colored Brain model used across multinationals in 57 countries. With over 600 licensed Directive Communication (DC) Psychology leadership and culture coaches and trainers in 28 countries.

Zaheer Samnani

Founder & Chairman

Talent Value Media

With over 10 years of experience in the corporate event space, He currently serves as Chairman, Managing Director and CEO of Talent Value Media Pvt Ltd. His journey in the industry has enabled him to build a strong professional network across the globe, working with international Business leaders, innovators, and influencers to create high-impact events that foster growth and collaboration.
Specializing in organizing world-class corporate conferences, summits, roundtables, and award ceremonies, He has successfully curated platforms that drive thought leadership and facilitate connections between key decision-makers, his focus is on bringing together diverse perspectives to shape the future of business and talent management.
As a connector of people and ideas, He leverages his global network to create meaningful opportunities for collaboration, networking, and shared learning. His passion for leadership development, HR innovation, and business transformation drives his work to push boundaries and inspire positive change across industries.

Key Highlights:

• Expertise in connecting people, Brand Development and fostering global professional networks.
• 10+ years of experience in the corporate event management industry.
• Chairman & Managing Director | CEO at Talent Value Media Pvt. Ltd.
• Extensive professional international network across the world.
• Expertise in curating Leadership Summits, HR Conferences, and Award Ceremonies.

Vipul Dave

Talent Value Media

A Human Resources professional with 25+ years of experience leading high growth organizations like Jindal Poly Films, Liberty Steel, Cosmo Films, BASF India, Tata Teleservices, Oracle India, Reliance Industries, and JK Papers. As the Global Head HR, Vipul has been a keen strategist with expertise in Organizational Restructuring, Change Management, Compensation Restructuring, Employee Life Cycle Management, M&A, and Industrial Relations. He has led international and nationwide strategic corporate HR initiatives, including setting up HR Shared Service Centers and driving transformation with digital HR solutions. In his roles, Vipul has overseen HR functions across sectors such as Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, Service, KPOs, and Shared Services, bringing complete cultural transformations and enhancing organizational accountability. His commitment to capability building is evident in his talent management initiatives, exemplified by his 'build vs. buy' philosophy. Vipul has achieved significant milestones, such as a long-term settlement for 9 years and transforming industrial relations. He has been recognized as an empowered leader in change management, industrial relations, and CFT engagement, operationalizing greenfield projects and closing industrial plants in India and abroad. Vipul is a certified PPA practitioner by Thomas International Ltd. and a Master Trainer in critical leadership skills with Pragati Leadership. He frequently participates as a panelist on HR forums and contributes to HR periodicals. Recognitions: 2024: - Most Iconic HR Leaders, World HRD Congress 2020: - HR Super Achievers, World HRD Congress - National Award for HR Best Practices – 2019, NIPM 2019: - HR Association of India (awarded by Union Minister Virender Kumar): CHRO of the Year, Most Innovative HR, Best IR Professional, Best Business HR, Most Effective CSR Strategy - World HRD Congress: Global HR Excellence Award - CHRO of the Year, 101 Top HR Minds – India, Best Employers Brand 2018: - Outstanding HR Professional of the Year, Innovative HR Practices HR Value Creator Award, HR Professional of the Year, NIPM Publications: - Appraisals During Times of COVID-19, PeopleMatters - Heralding A Paradigm Shift Through Women Power, BusinessWorld Career Journey: - Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd: Sr. Vice President Group HR (Jul 2023 - Nov 2023) - Jindal Poly Films: Vice President Group HR (Sep 2022 - Jun 2023) - Liberty Steel Group India: CHRO (Feb 2021 - Jan 2022) - Cosmo Films: CHRO – Global Head HR & IR (Feb 2017 - Jan 2021) - BASF: Sr. HR Business Partner – South Asia (Jul 2013 - Feb 2017) - Tata Teleservices: Corporate HR & Circle Relationship HR Head – Gujarat (Dec 2007 - Jul 2013) - Oracle India: Manager – Human Resources (Jul 2006 - Dec 2007) - Reliance Industries Limited: Manager – Human Resources (Dec 2001 - Jul 2006) - JK Papers: Assistant Executive HRD (May 1999 - Dec 2001)

Dr. Lakshmi Nadkarni

Certified Life Coach & Ex-Director HR

South Asia BASF

Dr. Lakshmi Nadkarni brings close to 25 years of corporate experience to Human Resources Function. Lakshmi spent five years in academia at the University of Poona while pursuing a doctoral programme in Industrial Sociology soon after completing Master’s in Sociology and Social Welfare. Her corporate career began with Consumer industry at Reckitt Benckiser in India followed by the responsibility for Heading - Human Resources in Sri Lanka operations. She moved to manufacturing and specialty chemicals where she spent 10 years, first with the BASF Group in India and later with Dow Chemicals as the HR Leader for Dow India. Her last stint before she returned to BASF India as Head Human Resources – South Asia was with Pfizer Ltd, the Indian subsidiary of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical company where she also held the position of an Executive Director on the Board. She held an Executive Director position at the BASF India Board till March 2019. She has made valuable contributions to the organisations she served and to the Human Resources domain as part of the Industry Forum. She led significant change management initiatives and delivery of strategic HR solutions in the Organizations she worked with. Dr Lakshmi retired from active service in Feb 2020. Besides being appointed on the Board of NELCO, a Tata enterprise as an Independent Director, she is also an Independent Director on the Board of Ponni Sugars Ltd, All Time Plastics Ltd., and on the Advisory Board of Tagros Chemicals India Pvt Ltd. She is a Managing Partner at Gladwin International. Being an ICF certified Life Coach, she has had the opportunity to coach several Industry senior Managers and Leaders across sectors. She also contributes to the academic world and is associated with TISS, IGTC, Somaiah Institute of Management Studies among several others.

Raghupati Mishra

President and Country Chief Financial Officer

Liberty Steel Group India

A seasoned business leader with progressive experience of 25+ years, have demonstrated the ability to manage and deliver various aspects of strategy, operations, turnarounds, fund raising, governance and stakeholder management. Credited with fund raising and debt restructuring of over USD two billion, have led over a dozen transactions involving mergers, acquisitions, divestment, and joint ventures, have successfully turned around non-performing (loss making) businesses to profitability and have implemented enterprise-wide large automation and digital frameworks, managed multiple complex litigation and arbitration covering regulatory, statutory and cross-border legal disputes. As part of the portfolio, have also been credited with the implementation of controls, risk management and planning frameworks. Have successfully led large capital expenditure project implementations across global geographies and varied sectors.
A natural people person with a high-level of emotional intelligence; someone who acts as an advisor to the CEO, is a mentor to the wider cross functional team and someone that people within the business naturally gravitate towards in seeking advice. Possesses the capability to set the pace and drive peak performance from the team, at the same time as being respectful and pragmatic.

Dr. Ajay Shrivastav

CEO & Principal Consultant

Anexion Transformation

Dr. Ajay Shrivastav is a versatile professional with over 3 decades of rich work experience in various business areas like Technology, Field Service, Customer Care, Sales, COO, HR, Training and Leadership Development. After starting his career with Indian Air Force for a decade, he moved to corporate world joining Modi Xerox. Subsequently he worked in Redington and Tata Teleservices. He runs a Consulting Firm, Anexion Transformation which has served over 100 organizations in India and UAE. He is a Process Consultant and works on HR Processes. His specializations include Organization Design, Balanced Score Card implementation, PMS Setting up, Competency Design, Competency Mapping, Assessment Development Centre and Succession Planning. He has been trained in Design Thinking by IIM, Ahmedabad. He helps organizations re-orient towards driving innovation and solving business problems using Design Thinking Concepts and Tools. He is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by International Coach Federation (ICF). He has over 2,500 hours of coaching senior leaders of various corporate houses. His Research Paper on Coaching Competencies was selected and published during Annual Coaching Conference in Aug 2012.

Sanjib Das

Managing Director

Maschio Gaspardo India

With 30 years of result-oriented experience in electric vehicles, industrial and farm equipment, auto tires, auto electronics, auto aftermarket, mechanical and electrical engineering, integrated mechatronics, and consumer goods, I currently serve as the Managing Director India with Maschio Gaspardo, driving the India business. I have a decade-long experience as a country P&L head (CEO designate), consistently delivering exceptional revenue and profit growth. My 5 years of exclusive international experience in Spain involved managing teams across multiple continents and numerous international customers, global ventures, and technology transfers. I possess hands-on experience in greenfield startups, installation, commissioning, and consolidation of manufacturing footprints, as well as mergers of business verticals. With decades of experience managing under a matrix reporting structure, I have recognized capabilities in managing multi-location businesses with large teams, including trade unions. I am effective in competency and talent development, essential for ensuring the vision, values, goals, and direction of the organization. **MAJOR HONOURS AND ACHIEVEMENTS** - Spearheaded multi-layered initiatives across business functions to deliver 21-22% YoY business growth and doubled sales revenues in 4 years. - Enhanced EBITDA from 10% to 28% and 12.7% to 26% within spans of 2 and 3 years respectively, driven through several Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in a 30% workforce consolidation. - Mentored and successfully led numerous greenfield projects and business diversifications, including a business startup (1st employee), enhancing multifold sales revenues and net profit. - Designed and led cultural transformation and organization development initiatives through the launch of Vision, Mission, Goals, Values, and strategic initiatives to promote a customer-focused business culture, resulting in successful launches of new business verticals, improved efficiencies, teamwork, and 100% SOB in the majority of strategic accounts. - Established brand positioning strategies to achieve higher business share at existing customers and greater market share by winning new customer businesses, recognized and introduced as a global marketing initiative.

Dr. Sriharsha A Achar

Founder

Sriharsha A Achar HR Advisory Services

Dr. Sriharsha A Achar is an experienced People Management professional with a passionate desire to assist employees in developing & expanding their careers. His purpose, passion and panache – is to make a difference to people’s lives and spread happiness and good vibes. He continues to look for opportunities to do so. His HR advisory firm SAAHAS (Sriharsha A Achar HR Advisory Services) became a reality in August 2024. The mission - Help build the personality of young professionals - in order to equip them to face the challenges of a competitive world in the throes of transition and change. He coaches today’s young professionals to become tomorrow’s Leaders. He is very active on Social media platforms. He is a motivational speaker and storyteller – and blogs under the hashtag #acharkevichar and #acharisms – where he brings life lessons to the fore. Through his storytelling, he serves as a culture catalyst and focuses on enhancing the sense of Belongingness, Connect and Engagement at the workplace, thereby leading to enhancement in Productivity. Dr. Sriharsha A Achar brings close to 4 decades of experience in several industries including Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, IT/ITES, Health Insurance, and Health care, where he has led the ongoing development of Human Resources Strategy, Systems, Frameworks and Service Delivery capabilities that are required to support the overall business goals. Dr. Achar is an Engineer (M Tech), MBA, and a PhD in Human Resources Management. He has held senior HR Leadership positions at FirstRing, AOL, Xchanging Technologies, Apollo Munich, HDFC ERGO, Apollo Hospitals, and Star Health Insurance in his 38+ years of Corporate HR journey. He retired from his corporate career in July 2024 and since then has been spearheading SAAHAS.

Dr. Vivek Trivedi

Global HR Mentor

Founder & CEO Shikshakji.com

Dr. Vivek Trivedi stands at the intersection of academia, entrepreneurship, and talent acquisition, embodying the essence of a distinguished professional with over two decades of experience. As an accomplished individual, Dr. Trivedi has established himself as a Popular HR Thought Leader, serial entrepreneur, author, and influential figure in the realm of human resources. With a remarkable track record, Dr. Trivedi has conducted an impressive 30,000-plus interviews and played a pivotal role in the selection process of over 10,000 candidates for various Fortune 500 conglomerates. His expertise in talent acquisition is underscored by certifications from prestigious institutions such as ASCB-UK, CAMI-USA, IIM-Bangalore, and Thomas International-USA. Recognized for his contributions, Dr. Vivek Trivedi has received numerous prestigious awards from esteemed institutions, including the Jawaharlal Nehru Science Congress, The All-India Radio, Government of India, and the World HRD Congress. These accolades speak to his commitment to excellence and innovation in the field. An advocate for continuous learning and development, Dr. Trivedi has shared his insights and expertise with over 3000 working professionals. He has been a key contributor to well-known HR forums such as NHRD, GWFM, CORHRIR, R&C Group, AIMA, UBS Forum, and many more. As the founder and CEO of Shikshakji.com, India's youngest ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certified HR technology company, Dr. Trivedi is at the forefront of ushering in a new era of human resources solutions. Shikshakji.com proudly partners with industry leaders such as KEKA and Zoho to promote the 3PS philosophy of HR – Paperless, Productive, and Popular, catering to SME and MSME business owners globally. Dr. Trivedi's influence extends beyond the traditional realms of HR, as he has carved a niche for himself as a social media influencer. Recognized with esteemed awards such as the Top 50 – HR Tech Leader, HR Influencer Award 2023, HR Icon 2023, and Most Influential HR Leader Award by the World HRD Congress and Golden Aim Awards, he continues to shape and inspire the HR landscape. In summary, Dr. Vivek Trivedi brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and innovation to the forefront of discussions, making him an invaluable moderator and panellist for the World HRD Congress event. His journey is a testament to his commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in the dynamic field of human resources.

Mr. Piyush Singh Chauhan

Vice Chairman

SR Group of Institutions

This young man of 31 years hailing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh needs no introduction. Time itself stands out for people of strong character and firm determination who devote themselves to the upliftment of people and society at large. These individuals tend to leave behind a legacy for others. Mr. Piyush Singh Chauhan, a man of iron will, is one of the youngest entrepreneurs and so far one of the most successful ones who wishes to change the face of society by uplifting it. Most people think that being an entrepreneur is about having a big idea. To start something new, one needs an idea that works. The life of an entrepreneur is tough and often hit by roadblocks. Like it or not, building your own empire takes every bit of your heart, soul, blood, and sweat. He is much inspired by the saying, 'Ideas always win; age has nothing to do with it because hard work is the harbinger of success.' His humble nature and kind-heartedness have made him very popular and respectable amongst all, as well as gained trust among his employees. The prime quality of Piyush's nature is his soft-spoken and sweet behavior towards all. Without being concerned about his post and cadre, he treats everyone equally. He always stands like a guardian in every requirement and problem of his companions and employees. Due to his preparation for administrative services, Piyush knows well which mode of conduct to adopt with everyone. It is his humility that makes him different from others. Piyush is accomplishing his goals by bearing many responsibilities. He is now holding many important posts in his empire, such as CEO of Round O' Clock Retail Pvt. Ltd., Vice Chairman of SR Group of Institutions, Member of the Board of Governors of SR Institute of Management & Technology, Member of the Governing Council of SR Global School, SR International School, Member of the Board of Governors of SR University (approved in 2023), Board Member at IPSUM Medicare, and Chief Advisor of VAGA Superspeciality Hospital.

Lalit Sharma

Central Government Counsel

Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur

Lalit Sharma was born on May 1, 1978, into a peasant family in Dausa, Rajasthan. He did his schooling in Dausa from the government school. After schooling, he completed his graduation from Rajasthan University, after which he did his postgraduation in Sociology. He completed his LLB from Rajasthan University and also received a degree in LLM. He has also received a diploma in Environmental Law and a diploma in Photo Journalism from Germany. He is an extremely passionate person who believes in hard work and is always ready to pick up any opportunity that passes through his way. This sheer determination and willpower made him the person he is today. Lalit Sharma is a well-known advocate and has earned his name in the media world. He got a chance to excel in the media industry due to his fine writing skills and language proficiency and was added to Zee Media Group by Mr. Jagdish Chandra. During his journalistic experience of 20 years, he learned a lot of things from ZEE Media Group. With the great start of his career and experience in ZEE Media, he worked as a Legal Advisor at ETV Rajasthan, where he got an opportunity to have a closer look at the media world. Presently, through his PR firm named Pearlcon Consultants, he is providing legal and PR services to many large and big groups. Through Pearlcon, he was able to connect with many reputed business and social organizations across the country, including Chanakya Academy and AIPM. Apart from these, he is also an active member of the Adiyogi Foundation and many other social organizations and has played a major role as an active member of the Rotary Club and Lions Club. He likes to spend his free time doing yoga and exercise. Being fond of writing, he always tries to put his ideas into words and make them reach people through his blogs. He is also very fond of traveling and has traveled to many countries, which has given him a chance to get introduced to many different cultures. He is married to Dr. Seema Sharma, a professor at IIS University, Jaipur. He has two sons named Manan and Swarnim, studying at St. Xavier’s School. Announcer, Writer, Advocate, Educationist, Motivator, Mr. Lalit Sharma is a man with a simple personality, who is definitely an inspiration to everyone.

Sahil Nayar

HR Leader & Influencer

KPMG

Sahil Nayar is an HR Leader & HR Influencer and he was awarded the coveted Top HR Voice Award on LinkedIn, a strong testimony to his commitment to the HR and L&D fraternity across the country. He is a certified MBTI and NLP Practitioner, a regular columnist and visiting faculty at leading business schools across the country. Being a certified design thinker, he loves flirting with ideas as he designs prototypes to re-define human experiences. He is a social media influencer and has been bestowed many accolades as the Social Media Influencer of the Year by SHRM and Xobin for the last 3 years. He runs a show called #JustLikeThat on his YouTube channel and has his own radio show on Spotify.

Rajesh Sharma

Chief Executive Officer

Kaynes Technology

He is a seasoned CXO with a proven track record of visionary leadership, strategic direction, and transformative growth across diverse industries. With over 27 years of experience, he has successfully spearheaded global operations, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and consistently optimized organizational performance. ✪ Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his ability to foster innovation and cultivate high-performance cultures within organizations. His expertise lies in delivering sustainable revenue gains, expanding market reach, and enhancing shareholder value. ✪ He thrives in dynamic environments and excels at leveraging his potent blend of decisiveness, agile problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration to guide companies through complexity and disruption. In addition to his executive roles, he has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of several companies, where he contributes his strategic insights to drive growth and success. ✪ He is passionate about driving business through operational & financial excellence. His educational background as a Chartered Accountant has equipped him with a strong foundation in finance & fiscal domain. This enables him to map the impact of financial & fiscal framework on business and at the same time impact of business decisions on the financial & fiscal requirements. He is committed to creating value and achieving outstanding results for the organizations he works with.

Lokesh Nathany

Motivational Speaker, Champion Sales Team creator

Founder My Innings

Lokesh Nathany is a Storyteller by heart and uses stories in the workshops, training and motivational talks. Hailing from a lower middle-class family from Hindmotor, a small suburb of Calcutta has helped him to value the power of dreams, perseverance, failures and never give up attitude. His journey from a humble beginning to the leadership position in the financial services industry is full of life and business lessons. After a corporate stint of 25 years with brands like HDFC,ICICI Prudential, Franklin Templeton, Development Credit Bank and Motilal Oswal, he decided to pursue his passion of Creating Champion sales team and Motivating people across functions and levels. In the last 7 years, Lokesh has worked with 100+ clients across the industry and has been able to make a positive and fruitful impact through his Motivational talks, Workshops, Training and Coaching.

Tejas Shyam

Entrepreneurship Coach, 3x TEDx Speaker, Edupreneur & Founder

The Education Journey

Tejas Shyam is a distinguished Edupreneur and Entrepreneurship Coach. He has been recognized for his significant contributions to education and entrepreneurship, receiving numerous awards, including the '100 Most Impactful Coaching Leaders (India)' at the World HRD Congress 2024, and the 'Sardar Patel Excellence Award 2023' for Education and Entrepreneurship. His accolades also include '100 Most Influential Coaching Leaders (India)' at the World Coaching Congress Awards 2023, '10 Most Influential Edupreneurs of the Year 2023' by the Education View Center for Excellence, 'Dynamic Teacher of the Year' at the National Education Brilliance Awards 2021, 'Asia Pride Award' 2021 by the International Humanity Mission Organization, 'Best Progressive Edupreneur of the Year' at the International EDUx Awards 2020, and 'Best Teacher of the Year' in Maharashtra at the Progressive Academic Excellence Conference 2019.

Dr. Vandana Shah

Top 10 Business Coach of India

Founder - Aarya

“Making The Best Better” is the foundation upon which Dr. Vandana Shah provides effective business solutions and practical leadership applications to top executives, resulting in measurable organizational changes. This leads to success for leaders, their teams, and their businesses. With more than 23 years of experience in leadership roles, Vandana transitioned from her corporate career to building a global coaching network, which evolved into Chrrysallis, now known as Aarya.

Vandana has been ranked amongst Top #25 Global Coaching Luminaries (Global Listing of 2024), top #50 Empowering Leaders of India, India’s most Influential Coach by GEC, and Executive Coach of the year 2022 by World Leadership Congress, Year 2023 top 101 Global Coaches, top #10 Business Coaches of India by Outlook India. Furthermore, Vandana is Doctorate of Ontological Coaching and Mentoring, a Professional Certified Coach at the International Coaching Federation (ICF). More than 6,000 hours of global coaching experience to over 500 clients in delivering measurable improvements in their leadership and team effectiveness. Vandana travels the globe for coaching business leaders using Chrrysallis’s highly effective methodology

Clients consistently comments on her result-driven forever smiling personality combined with her confidence, and energy. Listener, problem solver with Business knowledge and cross-culture understanding, she has been recognized for her creativity and analytical skills. Her clients hold top positions in wide range of industries across USA, India, UAE, Europe, Asia and UK - Ingram Micro, ABB, Airbus, GKN Aerospace, Rosy Blue, Aptar Pharmaceuticals, HSBC Global, Linde Engineering, Google, SUD Life, Brandix, HP, Colliers International.

Sudip Verma

Chief Enabler & Managing Director

Vgain World

Sudip is an Executive Coach, Facilitator, Business consultant and Motivational speaker with extensive experience in mature and emerging markets across Asia. He has over 24 years of experience across Banking, Payments, Telecommunication and Automobile industries; having worked for Citibank, Tata Group companies and Visa International in multiple countries with roles spanning across customer acquisition and retention, customer life cycle management, product management, risk management, merger & acquisition, business development, partnership, executive coaching and leadership development. He is recognized for his astute ability to use data to provide strategic insights and his adeptness in connecting with his audience and clients. He has partnered with established organisations, start-ups , individuals, and academic institutions to help them on various issues like productivity & improving efficiency, new product design, risk management, design thinking, promoting new ideas, goal orientation, developing healthy communication, leadership, improving interpersonal relations, resolving conflicts etc.

Dr. K. Jafar Ali Ph.D

CEO

Redefine HR Consultants

Dr. K. Jafar Ali Ph.D is the CEO of Redefine HR Consultants (RHC), Chennai, whose mission is to transform individuals and organizations. With four decades of rich corporate experience in Human Resource Development, he has held senior positions with renowned business conglomerates like the Adithya Birla Group, Hinduja Group, CK Birla Group, and ETA Star Group. Dr. Jafar Ali holds a Doctorate in Human Resource Development and postgraduate degrees in Management, Psychology, and Law. He is a multi-faceted personality, excelling as an eminent HR consultant, motivational speaker, leadership coach & mentor, corporate trainer, writer & author, clinical psychologist, public relations specialist, professor of management, high court advocate, and human rights activist. Throughout his career, Dr. Jafar Ali has acted as a Change Transformation Agent in the organizations he has worked with, helping client organizations with effective change management, including mergers and acquisitions. He focuses on promoting a positive and participative work culture by facilitating attitudinal change in employees. He is a life member of prominent professional bodies such as NHRD, NIPM, ISTD, the Institute of Directors, and the All India Management Association. Dr. Jafar Ali has authored four books on leadership and personality development, and has been awarded a fellowship by the Association of Professional Psychologists, Chennai. He serves on the Advisory Board for the National Institute of Workers Education and was an Ambassador for the Management Development Institute of Singapore. His achievements also include visiting all Singaporean universities and educational institutions on an education mission organized by the Confederation of Indian Industries. As a master trainer approved by the Ministry of Skill and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of India, he has conducted over 1,200 training programs for corporations, financial institutions, educational bodies, and social enterprises. Dr. Jafar Ali is a recipient of the National Award from the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, for his book titled 'Trade Unions,' and he has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Einstein World Records LLC, Dubai, UAE.